Guest Bloggers Archives - Clever Little Monkey

4You Cot Review

27/03/2020 | 14:35

Ever wondered just how difficult (or actually, easy) the 4You cot bed self-assembly is? Our flat-packed furniture always comes with the option of additional assembly in main cities, but if you’re up for some team building and a challenge, you can do it yourself! Here is a full review on assembling the 4You cot bed by […]

Investing in ‘me time’ as a mom

11/09/2019 | 15:00

What is this elusive ‘me time’, why is it so important and how do you achieve it when you are a mom? The short of it: it’s investing in yourself and allowing yourself to do more of what makes you come alive.

Macrame Makes a Comeback

02/09/2019 | 12:13

Macrame is making a comeback, and this time around, we’re all for it!

Playroom Makeover

08/08/2019 | 11:40

Three years ago we transformed our guest bedroom into a cute playroom for Eliana and Lia. They were both toddlers with big toys and we needed one space to put it all.

Introducing Cocobean Cooks: Chocolate Crunch Bars

31/07/2019 | 10:53

These healthy chocolate crunch bars are a real treat! My family absolutely loves healthy, wholesome food and I would love to share some of my tips and tricks for getting your kids to eat all of the food that is truly nourishing and delicious.

Raising Kind Kids: 5 Tips From Just A Mamma

06/03/2019 | 09:08

Raising kind kids is important. Even more so today, with social media and cyberbullying. As parents, we need to prioritise instilling values of mutual respect and love towards others in the hearts of our children.

Having Fun With Kids Parties

17/09/2018 | 15:38

With a love for fun, reasons to celebrate, my three precious daughters and a previous career in Events and parties – planning and hosting kids parties is my idea of fun. But all too often, I am amazed at how even the mention of a kids party stresses most mamas out. And for me, that […]

Preparing Your Toddler for a New Baby

22/08/2018 | 09:47

Your family is expanding and there is most likely lots of excitement and joy, but that won’t be without its ups and downs. In my experience, transitioning from a family of 3 to 4 was possibly one of the most challenging times of my life – BUT – we got through it! If your family […]

Such A Gift To Give Your Child – A Lifelong Love Of Reading

11/07/2018 | 13:45

We are away for a week of the school holidays and the first thing Elijah asked me to pack for him were his books. I almost had to take a whole separate suitcase for them. Darrell and I were such bookworms, such nerds. Darrell had even alphabetized our library in our old home after he […]

Chores For Little People

11/07/2018 | 13:20

Not having help in the home is proving to be quite hard with just Elijah and I but I am also using it as a great learning experience. Elijah is at the right stage where he gains so much from doing things for himself and doing chores around the home. Gone are the days (i.e..when […]